Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Gleichen RCMP with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are Investigating Sudden Death

    Gleichen RCMP with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are Investigating Sudden Death

    Siksika Nation, Alta. – On October 25, 2019 the Gleichen RCMP launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male at a residence on Siksika Nation. At 10:49 p.m., the RCMP responded with EMS to a residence and the male was declared deceased. The investigation by the RCMP including the Major Crimes Unit and…

  • RCMP Reminds Albertans How to Have a Ghoulishly Good Time this Halloween

    RCMP Reminds Albertans How to Have a Ghoulishly Good Time this Halloween

    Edmonton – Ghosts, ghouls and other creatures that go “bump” in the night will be out roaming the streets very soon. The Alberta RCMP remind road users to be aware of spooky creatures and other pedestrians who may cross their paths. We’ve got some tips to follow to ensure a safe and fun Halloween for…

  • Foothills Country Hospice Had Supportive September

    Foothills Country Hospice Had Supportive September

    HIGHLIGHTS FROM SEPTEMBER Eight new patient beds arrived on September 18 – purchased from funds raised at our 2018 Rally 4 Hospice Gala. We received a generous donation of $5,740 from the Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles. Thank you so much for your extraordinary fundraising efforts. The Kinsmen Club of Okotoks presented a cheque for $4,000 from…

  • auticon Joins Forces with Meticulon

    auticon Joins Forces with Meticulon

    auticon, leading global technology employer for autistic professionals, expands worldwide reach and joins forces with Meticulon, Canada’s first technology company focused on employing people with autism.Companies unite to leverage deep IT expertise and exceptional cognitive skills of its autistic employees to offer unique service for corporate customers. Calgary, Montréal, Munich — auticon, the award-winning, leading…

  • Legislation Supports Jobs and Economic Growth

    Legislation Supports Jobs and Economic Growth

    Government has introduced two bills to implement parts of Budget 2019, keeping the commitment to get the province’s finances in order and Alberta back to work. These bills allow government to address the current overspending problem by paying specific attention to good fiscal management, adjustments to tax credits and rethinking how government delivers programs. This…

  • Should I Eat Red Meat? Confusing Studies Diminish Trust in Nutrition Science

    Should I Eat Red Meat? Confusing Studies Diminish Trust in Nutrition Science

    Another diet study, another controversy and the public is left wondering what to make of it. This time it’s a series of studies in the Annals of Internal Medicine  by an international group of researchers concluding people need not reduce their consumption of red and processed meat. Over the past few years, study after study has…

  • Building Alberta’s Skilled Workforce

    Building Alberta’s Skilled Workforce

    More Alberta students will gain valuable hands-on skilled trades experience and education as government increases funding to connect students with in-demand jobs. The Government of Alberta will triple the amount of annual funding to CAREERS: The Next Generation to more than $6 million a year by 2022-23, providing 6,000 students with paid internships and skilled…

  • Okotoks Protective Services Reminds you to Stay Safe for Halloween!

    Okotoks Protective Services Reminds you to Stay Safe for Halloween!

    Halloween is the time of year when all the little ghosts and ghouls get to dress up. They wander through Okotoks’ neighbourhoods, knocking on doors and collecting treats. It can be very fun, as long as it’s a safe experience. Now that the spooky holiday is upon us, it’s important that safety remains top of mind!   Municipal…

  • High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male

    High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male Cole Stuart MCLEAN, age 31, of High River, Alberta was released from a Detention Centre by a Judge on his own Recognizance on Friday October 25th awaiting his next court appearance date for numerous charges out of Calgary. MCLEAN was released on multiple conditions including residing where approved…

  • $9M More for Seniors Supports

    $9M More for Seniors Supports

    Budget 2019 includes an increase of $9 million for Seniors and Housing, ensuring Alberta’s growing seniors population is well-supported. The ministry will maintain valuable programs that Alberta’s seniors rely on, such as financial support and programs that help seniors pay for home repairs. The ministry will also continue to invest in affordable housing units across…

  • Fish and Wildlife Looking for the Person(s) Who Killed a Protected Bison

    Fish and Wildlife Looking for the Person(s) Who Killed a Protected Bison

    High Level fish and wildlife officers are looking for information regarding a bison that was shot and killed in the Zama City area on October 9, 2019. Officers determined that the bison was killed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Some meat was taken from the rear hip and front shoulder of…

  • New Team Working to Support Calgary’s Small Businesses

    New Team Working to Support Calgary’s Small Businesses

    As Calgarians celebrated Small Business Week Calgary Oct. 21-25, a new program at The City of Calgary is making it easier for businesses to do business. One size does not fit all when it comes to providing business support and reducing barriers to success. That’s why the new Business and Local Economy team is cutting red tape by streamlining…

  • Literacy for Life Needs Your Help!

    Literacy for Life Needs Your Help!

    We are reaching out to you during our fall fundraiser to ask for your help, as our organization is facing some tough financial times.  Literacy for Life is experiencing a funding shortfall which will impact our ability to run the parent-child preschool programs such as Rhythm & Rhyme, Movers & Shakers, Toddler Time, Natured Kids,…

  • Western Alienation is the Problem. A National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform is the Solution.

    Western Alienation is the Problem. A National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform is the Solution.

    October 24, 2019 — In the post-election chatter about Western alienation, an element of critical analysis is missing. The role played by our non-proportional voting system in excluding much of western Canada from government needs to be acknowledged. In Alberta, Liberal voters deserve to be represented by five MPs, yet our undemocratic voting system has…

  • Key Bassano Dam Upgrade Completed

    Key Bassano Dam Upgrade Completed

    The recent completion of a new emergency spillway for Bassano Dam will improve public safety by ensuring the dam can better withstand extreme flows. Bassano Dam’s new emergency spillway (foreground) improves the dam’s ability to handle extreme flows. The new emergency spillway, completed this spring, will increase the dam’s ability to spill excess floodwater to…